Lot
Number | Description | Current Bid |
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| | | Large Blue & White Ceramic Ashtray and Cigarette holder. The base has an incline on the front to represent the helicline. There are indents around the edge each edged in gold gilt. On the front of the edge is "N.Y.W.F. 1939 © N.Y.W.F." The Perisphere top comes off for storing cigarettes. The bottom is marked "N.Y.W.F. Lic. 2960" and "Japan". Rare. Size: 6" wide by 5 1/8" deep by 7 1/8" tall. Condition: Extremely Fine with light overall crazing and some uneven small discolored bumps in the ashtray. | |
| $ 110 |
| | | Presentation Spoon "To Ruth from Governor Stark of Missouri N. Y. World's Fair 8-10-39" written along the handle of the spoon. The spoon has been mounted in a setback frame with the postcard picturing the pavilion, suitable for hanging on the wall. The framing is modern. The spoon is probably plated, but without opening it, I can't see if there are any markings on the back. Size: Spoon is 7 1/2" long by 1 1/8" wide. The frame is 11" wide by 8 1/8" high. Condition: Excellent with a spot in the spoon's bowl. | |
| $ 50 |
| | | Glass Platter with Silver Overlay and handles. In the center is the Trylon and Perisphere surrounded by "New York World's Fair" with "1939" at the bottom. Around the center are flowers, butterflies and blades of grass. On both sides are handles. "Sterling" is marked in a flower stem at 6 o'clock. Rare. Size: 11 3/8" diameter and 13 3/4" across handle edge to handle edge. Condition: Very Fine. The silver has light tarnish and the overlay is missing from one blade of grass at 5 o'clock and from 2 ends of grass blades. | |
| $ 75 * |
| | | Bronze Trylon and Perisphere standing on a bronze circle. One side of the Perisphere is hollowed out with a green leather backing inside. The base is marked "1939 W.F.". The bottom of the round base has four threaded holes that must have been used to attach this to something (or to be able to attach it to something). I am not sure what this was supposed to be exactly, possibly an antenna or maybe the Perisphere was supposed to hold something like a clock. Either way, I have never seen it before and it makes an attractive T&P to have on the shelf. I have included 4 threaded bolts that fit into the holes in case the buyer wants to attach it to something. Size: Base is 6 1/2" diameter. The overall height is 10". Condition: Extremely Fine, it could use a good polishing. | |
| $ 180 |
| | | Cake Knife with Bakelite handle that pictures the Trylon and Perisphere. The handle is black with and orange T&P. The blade is serrated on one edge and is marked "Stainless Steel". These Bakelite pieces are Rare. Size: 1 3/4" wide by 10" long. Condition: Excellent, a few light scratches on the blade. | |
| $ 50 |
| | | Electric Clock in a brown Bakelite case. The clock face pictures the Trylon and Perisphere with the "General Electric" pavilion behind (the name is on the building). The T&P are gold color along with the area behind the numbers. The clock was made by General Electric and is model "3H76". The clock works. Size: 4 1/2" wide by 2" deep by 4 7/8" tall. Condition: Near Mint. | |
| $ 200 |
| | | Lantern with a brass base and top and a cylindrical glass surrounding the bulb that has the Trylon and Perisphere along with other buildings (Marine Building, Communications and more). Printed on the outside. The lantern is in the shape of a small railroad lantern. There is a button on the base to turn the light on and off. It has the original wire and plug. Size: Base is 3 1/4" diameter. To the top of the raised handle is 8" tall. The glass is 2 3/4" tall. Condition: Overall Extremely Fine. The pictures on the glass are undamaged. The brass has toning and should polish brighter. The bulb works. | |
| $ 75 |
| | | Sterling Silver Demitasse Spoon with cut out of the "Empire State" Building with an eagle resting on the top of the building at the top of the handle. In the bowl is a raised Trylon and Perisphere with "New York" above and "World's Fair" to the right. At the bottom is "1939" and a copyright. "New York" is also on the handle. Next to the building are cut outs that look like light rays emanating from the building. Size: 7/8" wide by 4 3/8" long. Condition: Excellent. | |
| $ 26 |
| | | Broadside for a "1-Day New York World's Fair Coach Special" "Over Decoration Day - Thursday, May 30". This is for an overnight train in both directions from Boston to New York offered by "The New Haven R.R." The bottom pictures the parachute jump, Aquacade and the Washington statue. There is information on the back. Size: 6 1/2" wide by 12 1/2" high. Condition: Extremely Fine. There are a couple of light black lines at the top on the left and the hole at top is torn. The piece is shrink wrapped on a board and I have not taken it out to examine the back. | |
| $ 8 |
| | | Large Black and White Photograph of the Trylon and Perisphere with the 4 Victories of Peace statue to the right. Size: Image is 13 7/8" wide by 17 1/2" high. Overall 16" wide by 20" high. Condition: Excellent with a couple of minor spots of wear and a crease in the lower right corner that is not in the photo field. There is lots of paper residue on the back, possibly from being mounted at one time. | |
| $ 22 |
| | | Blank Record that someone would record with their own voice at the fair. The orange and blue label has "Maka Record Inc.", "Greetings New York World's Fair" along with the Trylon and Perisphere. This was never used however the grooves are pre-stamped into the vinyl, I assume so that the recording needle has the correct path to follow. Size: 8" diameter. Condition: Excellent. | |
| $ 32 |
| | | Bronze Trylon and Perisphere on a raised round disk. Below the disk is a short stand with a round base that is smaller than the top disk. Unusual, I have not seen this before. Size: 1 7/8" diameter by 3 3/8" tall. Condition: Extremely Fine, the top of the Trylon is slightly bent and overall toning. | |
| $ 30 |
| | | "Official Guide Book", "First Edition", "New York World's Fair", "The World of Tomorrow", "1939". Inside are 256 pages of photos and descriptions of the areas and pavilions of the Fair. Size: 5 1/8" wide by 7 7/8" high. Condition: Good. There is no map and the covers are almost completely separated from the book. Someone's name is written on the cover in ink. The insides are nice and clean with a little toning of the paper. This is perfect to use as a reference book since it is already damaged. | |
| $ 5 |
| | | Turquoise Potter's Wheel Embossed Plate depicting a potter facing left doing detail work on a vase. Stamped on bottom "Joint Exhibit of Capital and Labor, The American Potter, New York World's Fair 1939". Size: 7 1/8" diameter. Condition: Excellent. | |
| $ 10 |
| | | Silver-plated Salad Fork with Trylon and Perisphere & "1939" "New York World's Fair" on the front. Back is marked "WM Rodgers MFG. Co.". The fork is from the world's fair dinnerware set. Size: 6" long by 1" at the widest point. Condition: Extremely Fine, some wear on the end from usage. | |
| $ 24 |
| | | "Working Press Identification Card" issued for the "New York World's Fair 1939". This card entitles the holder to "all public ceremonies and to full press courtesies" including photography. It does not give admission to the fair itself. On the back are the rules and this is identification card number "3". The name etc. fields are blank. Rare. Size:3 15/16" wide by 2 5/8" high. Condition: Near Mint. | |
| $ 30 |
| | | "Fountain Menu", "Children's World Restaurant" picturing a young girl on a horse blowing a horn with a hanging flag that pictures the Trylon and Perisphere. On each side of the horse are 2 rows of desserts on legs holding up a flag. Inside is the "soda Fountain and Luncheonette" menu with sandwiches from 15 to 50 cents with most costing 30 cents or less. Fountain drinks included delicacies like "Banana Frosted Milk Shake" for 20 cents along with a many other drinks, sundaes and desserts. Size: 6 1/8" wide by 8 1/2" high. Condition Extremely Fine. The edge and bottom are slightly browned and there is pencil writing inside to indicate changes in the menu. | |
| $ 20 |
| | | "Polish Restaurant at the Polish Pavilion New York World's Fair 1939" picturing an old castle on the cover. Inside includes a section "Zakaski", "Soups", "Fish", "Entrees" and more. A loose page describes the Full dinner for "July 1, 1939" for $2. Size: 5 1/2" wide by 8 1/2" high. Condition: Extremely Fine with browning of the paper. | |
| $ 16 |
| | | Menu from the "Belgian Restaurant", "New York World's Fair", "1939". There is a crest above the writing on the cover. Inside is the lunch menu from July 20th with prices from 35 cents to $ 2.25. The food is listed with a mixture of French and English. Size: 8" wide by 10" high. Condition: Extremely Fine, there is a staple hole through the front and back and a punched hole at the bottom through the front and back (both were probably done at the restaurant.) | |
| $ 11 |
| | | Menu from the "Turkish Restaurant", "Turkish Pavilion", "Market St near Rainbow Ave.", "New York World's Fair" picturing the Turkish Pavilion and the Trylon and Perisphere on the cover. Inside is both an "A La Carte" Menu with entrees from 75 cents to $ 1.50 for Shish Kebab with Vegetables and Rice Pilav (Turkish spelling for Pilaf) that is marked "Turkish Specialties" along with a Full meal for one dollar. Size:8 1/8" wide by 10 3/8" high. Condition: Very Fine. There are some light stains on the covers and tape residue at the top of the right half of the inside. | |
| $ 13 |
| | | Menu from the "Mayfair Room - Pine Room", "Hotel Van Cleve" in New York with the "Gas Industries Building and Court of Flame Restaurant", "New York World's Fair, 1939" pictured in color on the cover. Inside are "Suggestions for Luncheon" and "Today's Luncheons" that offer a complete menu or just the entree. Size: Closed: 8 7/8" wide by 11 1/4" high. Condition: Excellent, a spot of missing blue color at the top to the right of the center (probably in the printing). | |
| $ 30 |
| | | Menu from the "Mayfair Room - Pine Room", "Hotel Van Cleve" in New York with the "Marine Transportation Building", "New York World's Fair, 1939" pictured in color on the cover. Inside are "Suggestions for Luncheon" and "Today's Luncheons" that offer a complete menu or just the entree. Size: Closed: 8 7/8" wide by 11 1/4" high. Condition: Near Mint. | |
| $ 15 |
| | | Die Cut Menu in the shape of a Beer Mug from "Ballantine Inn New York World's Fair". The back is the back of the mug with the 3 ring Ballantine logo on the glass. Inside they offer several Beers and Ales along with salads, sandwiches, cocktails, desserts and beverages. Size: 7" wide by 9 7/8" high. Condition: Excellent with a few light spots on the cover. | |
| $ 20 |
| | | "Childs" restaurant menu picturing the "Exhibit State of Pennsylvania New York World's Fair" on the cover. In the upper left hand corner is a poster stamp for the "Sportsmen's Show" in February (not at the fair). On the back cover is an advertisement for Child's exhibit at the fair along with a picture of "Exhibit State of Florida" covering the bottom third of the page. Inside is a large assortment of food. Size: 7" wide by 10 1/16" high. Condition: Very Fine some food stains inside and a horizontal crease in the center. | |
| $ 26 |
| | | "The Loggia Soda Fountain" in the "Norwegian Exhibit", "New York World's Fair 1939". A silhouette of the Trylon and Perisphere is on the back. Inside are "Louis Sherry Ice Cream", "Martinson's Coffee and Tea", "Typical Norwegian Tastes" like "Lesser" and more. There is also a loose card with "Frankfurters with Beans 45c". Size: 5 7/8" wide by 9" high. Condition: Excellent with a paperclip rust stain on the inside from where the frank and beans sign was attached. | |
| $ 20 |
| | | Menu from the "Casino of Nations New York World's Fair 1939" picturing the building. The back cover lists a page full of "Wines and Liquors". Inside the menu for Dinner. One page lists all the full dinners and the other lists "A La Carte" choices. There are 2 cards attached at the top by paperclips for drink specials. Size: 8 1/2" wide by 11" high. Condition: Very Fine. There are thumbtack holes in 2 corners, corner creases and rust from the paperclips. | |
| $ 11 |
| | | "Menu", "Three Crowns Restaurant operated by the Swedish American Line in the Swedish American Pavilion New York World's Fair 1940" picturing a woman with her 2 children all in traditional dress with sailboats and a brick building in the background. Inside lists wines and only offers a complete Meal menu. This menu has a printed date "Saturday, June 22, 1940" at the bottom. Size: 7" wide by 10" high. Condition: Very Fine. Some light spots on the cover and light stain and creases on the inside fold | |
| $ 11 |
| | | Heineken's Menu "World's Fair 1940 in New York" picturing the restaurant on the cover. The inside and back cover only list drinks. Size: 7" wide by 9 1/8" high. Condition: Extremely Fine with some darkening of the paper and a couple of tiny spots on the covers. | |
| $ 20 |
| | | "The John Wanamaker New York Restaurants" picturing the Trylon and Perisphere with flags and a statue on the cover. The inside of the front and back covers is a street map of Greenwich Village from Canal St. to 13th Street in New York City with drawings of several landmarks, mostly churches. There is a double page inside that lists their menu options with a silhouette of the T&P at the top of the page. The back cover has some blurb about the company and a "most cordial greetings to the New York World's Fair for 1940". The inside menu is held on by a string that goes around the inside paper and the outside spine and of course is blue and orange. Size: 8" wide by 11" high. Condition: Excellent. | |
| $ 70 |
| | | Single Page Menu from "The Brass Rail Dinner" picturing a Perisphere with a smiling face wearing a chefs hat next to the Trylon. The page lists 6 dinner options from 65 cents to 95 cents. Size: 5 1/2" wide by 8 7/16" high. Condition: Fine. There are several thumbtack holes at the top, some orange stains on the front and the back is covered with orange stains. | |
| $ 7 * |
| | | Booklet, "Denmark", "Country of the Middle Ages". This is a 16 page booklet with a color cover and all sorts of tourist information inside. Inside the front cover is an outline of the East coast of the US and West coast of Europe with a dot on New York City and "New York World's Fair 1939" written next to it. Size: 5 1/4" wide by 8 3/4" high. Condition: Near Mint. | |
| $ 7 * |
| | | Key Chain made of plastic or Bakelite with a Perisphere and a screw instead of the Trylon on the chain. This was probably made by someone who thought the fair was a rip off or at least was screwing the public. Not an official souvenir, but definitely from the period. Size: The Screw is 1" tall the chain is over 4" long. Condition: Extremely Fine, the chain is a little darkened from age. | |
| $ 8 |
| | | Matchbook Cover from the "Forrest Hotel" located at "49th Street, a 1/2 block West of Broadway" (address in white) with "New York" written in silver. Inside pictures the Trylon and Perisphere with the words "Garage Accommodations", "New York World's Fair 1939". Size: 1 1/2" wide by 4 9/16" long overall. Condition: Excellent. All matches were removed. | |
| $ 2 |
| | | Matchbook Cover, "Paprin's" Restaurant picturing the Trylon and Perisphere on the cover along with "The World Of Tomorrow in Banquet Facilities". Size: 1 1/2" wide by 4 5/8" long. Condition: Extremely Fine with no matches. | |
| $ 3 |
| | | Unused Multicolor Post Card with a Metallic sheen picturing the "Courtyard Transportation Bldg." (marked on back) with the tower on each side of a statue with the building in the background and rays of light flowing over the building. The card has an official license number and is numbered "M116". The card is "© Metalite Pat. Product - Gemloid Corp., N. Y." Size: 3 7/16" wide by 5 1/2" high. Condition: Very Fine, slight damage to 3 corners and a tiny white spot in the sky. | |
| $ 4 |
| | | Unused Multicolor Postcard of the "Model of Middle Sector of Central Mall", "New York World's Fair 1939" with the number "8A-H956". On the back is the Trylon and Perisphere along with "Officially Approved" and a long description of the Central Mall. Printed by "C. T. Art. Colortone". Size: 3 1/2" wide by 5 1/2" high. Condition: Extremely Fine since it has very light toning. | |
| $ 5 |
| | | Unused Multicolor Postcard "An Information Booth, New York World's Fair" picturing 5 flags with crowds of people milling in front of the building. The card is numbered "10W".The back pictures the Trylon and Perisphere and Officially Approved". Printed by "C. T. Art. Colortone". Size: 5 1/2" wide by 3 1/2" high. Condition: Excellent. | |
| $ 11 |
| | | Unused Multicolor Postcard of the "Bridge of Tomorrow" and on the bottom "New York World's Fair" and "A-11". The back is marked "Officially Licensed by New York World's Fair", "Colortint", "Made by Grinnell Litho Co., N. Y. C." Size: 5 1/2" wide by 3 1/2" high. Condition: Near Mint. | |
| $ 1 |
| | | Used Multicolor Postcard of "F150: George Washing by James Earle Fraser on Constitution Mall, New York World's Fair" picturing the statue with several colorful flags on the left and flowers below. The card is also numbered "46599" in the lower right corner. Printed by the "Manhattan Post Card Publishing Co., Inc." Size: 5 1/2" wide by 3 1/2" high. Condition: Very Fine, there are cancellation marks in the sky and slight darkening of the paper.. | |
| $ 2 |
| | | Used Postcard with color image of the "Men's Apparel Quality Guild Exhibit Building" and on the bottom "New York World's Fair" and "A-9". The back is marked "Officially Licensed by New York World's Fair", "Colortint", "Made by Grinnell Litho Co., N. Y. C." Size: 5 1/2" wide by 3 1/2" high. Condition: Fine. There is a postmark in the sky and slight wear to both bottom corners. | |
| $ 3 |
| | | Unused Postcard "Sent from the Manhattan Shirt Co. Exhibit at the World's Fair" picturing the Trylon and Perisphere behind the Manhattan Shirt building. A little advertising along with an orange T&P on the back. Size: 3 1/4" wide by 5 3/8" high. Condition: Extremely Fine, slight edge wear. | |
| $ 2 |
| | | Unused Postcard from the series "Sculpture at the World's Fair of 1940, New York" picturing a black and white photo of the status "Samson and the Lion". The card was "Printed by the Meriden Gravure Company, Meriden, Conn." Size: 3 1/2" wide by 5 1/2" high. Condition: Extremely Fine, slight bend upper left corner. | |
| $ 10 |
| | | Unused Postcard from the series "Sculpture at the World's Fair of 1940, New York" picturing a black and white photo of the statue "Manhattan". The card was "Printed by the Meriden Gravure Company, Meriden, Conn." Size: 3 1/2" wide by 5 1/2" high. Condition: Extremely Fine, slight bend upper left corner. | |
| $ 10 |
| | | Unused Postcard from the series "Sculpture at the World's Fair of 1940, New York" picturing a black and white photo of the statue "Mithrana" that was on the side of the Administration Building. The card was "Printed by the Meriden Gravure Company, Meriden, Conn." Size: 5 1/2" wide by 3 7/16" high. Condition: Excellent. | |
| $ 10 |